Program Overview
Artificial Intelligence Program
The Artificial Intelligence program at VU Amsterdam focuses on the intersection of human and technology. The program aims to equip students with the skills to analyze problems from a human perspective and translate them into project plans that can be executed by developers.
Program Overview
The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of artificial intelligence and its applications. Students will learn about the latest developments in AI and how to apply them in real-world scenarios.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Artificial Intelligence program can pursue a wide range of career opportunities, including:
- Working as a computer or data scientist in top companies or startups
- Becoming an application developer, knowledge manager, or information analyst
- Pursuing a career in education, such as teaching at a middle school or university
- Working in the healthcare sector, developing AI-powered solutions for patient care
Research Areas
The program covers various research areas, including:
- Embodied AI
- Evolutionary Robotics
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Machine Learning
Alumni Profiles
Some notable alumni of the Artificial Intelligence program include:
- Romy Blankendaal
- Chris Dijkshoorn
- Koen Pasman
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for the Artificial Intelligence program can be found on the program's webpage. The program is open to students with a strong background in computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
Master's Programs
Graduates of the Artificial Intelligence bachelor's program can pursue a master's degree in various fields, including:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Genes in Behavior and Health
- Humanities Research: Linguistics
- Information Sciences
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Software Engineering and Green IT
Educative Minor
Students who wish to pursue a career in education can take an educative minor in their third year or choose an educative master's program. This will enable them to teach at middle schools or universities in the Netherlands.
